CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT
4731 NW 183 ST, Miami FL 33055 · 305-713-2654
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice without time marked.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021005654 | Feb 3, 2021 | Mar 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, in vertical reach in cooler, located at the kitchen enter. Operator replaced the food items in another reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck chlorine 100 ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shel, eggs over cut onions and cut pepper on open lid reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked shell eggs over cooked pork ribs on open lid reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (69F - Cold Holding)on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrot on walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice (41F - Cold Holding); honey chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding);uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dishes stored it in hand sink, also garbage can blocking the hand sink, operator removed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Erik.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice storage container. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken and bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (69F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (86F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dishes stored it in hand sink, also garbage can blocking the hand sink, operator removed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Erik.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice storage container. Operator removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken and bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over green onions in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs rolls (120°F - Hot Holding); honey chicken (118°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at to 165°F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cutting machine. Operator removed it.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees name Omar, Yulisa with not food handle training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice without time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed fried rice without time marked.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm, operator add water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice container. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple hole on the ceiling at the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed vitamins on top of preparation table, operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage containers soiled, equipment doors handles soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken thawing at room temperature, operator open the cold running water.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, operator placed inside sanitation solutions.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.